Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a six-month suspension on raw shea exports to boost local processing, job creation, and protect the shea value chain, predominantly benefiting women. This move aims to increase Nigeria's share in the $6.5 billion global shea market, currently capturing less than 1% despite producing nearly 40% of the world's supply. The initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on creating value domestically and competing globally. Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead efforts to expand processing capacity and ensure the reform brings lasting prosperity to farmers, women, and the nation.
The Israeli military has launched a ground operation in the northern Gaza Strip, specifically along the coastal road near Beit Lahiya.
Troops from the 252nd Division have pushed into the area over the past few hours.
Prior to the operation, the IDF conducted strikes on Hamas infrastructure, targeting anti-tank missile launch posts in Beit Lahiya. Additionally, the IDF hit dozens of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza overnight, using fighter jets and other aircraft to target operatives, buildings, and infrastructure deemed threatening to Israel.
The IDF has emphasized that it is continuing strikes across Gaza. This development is part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage in the Gaza Strip.